Parkland College
Financial Aid Advisor
This position is an on-campus, full-time, 12-month appointment based in Champaign, Illinois covered by the Professional Support Staff (PSS) Union with an annual salary of $52,436.80.
Priority consideration given to applications submitted before September 8, 2025.
The Financial Aid Advisor is
responsible for managing a specialized federal/institutional financial aid program
and assisting students/parents throughout the financial aid process. The Advisor position is a full-time appointment on a schedule established by the
Associate Director of Financial Aid and Veteran Services. Overtime or an
altered work schedule is required. The position involves access to and frequent
handling of confidential information and records. Minimal supervision is
provided; the Financial Aid Program Advisor must be able to work independently,
accurately and prioritize tasks. Applicants must submit:
An online employment application
Cover letter
Resume or CV
Essential
Job Functions: Provide
leadership and program management over an assigned area of specialty.
Specialization assignments may include Grant and FWS Coordinator, Loan
Coordinator, Scholarship Coordinator, Veterans Services Coordinator or
Compliance Coordinator. Manage
and execute day-to-day activities according to federal, state, and
institutional requirements, including financial packaging, advising, Title
IV eligibility, resolution of data conflicts and over awards.
Accountable
for program reconciliation, ensuring compliance with federal and state
regulations and institutional policy and safeguarding the institution's
eligibility to participate in Title IV Programs.
Utilize
professional judgment on a case-by -case basis in accordance with federal,
state and Intuitional statutes.
Communicate
and serve as liaison with federal and state agencies, financial
institutions, campus offices, high school counselors and
administrators.
Provide
financial aid counseling to students and parents regarding the financial
aid or veteran processes.
Monitor
and evaluate satisfactory academic progress of students. Advise on
financial aid status, eligibility, and appeal process.
Represent
the financial aid office on various platforms i.e., orientations, class
presentations, campus visits, administrative meetings, Board of Trustee
meetings, marketing, national and state associations.
Participate
in annual training and professional organizations to keep abreast of
federal and state regulatory changes.
Perform
other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree or five (5) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
Verbal and mathematical abilities sufficient to perform the functions of the position including excellent use of English grammar are necessary.
Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
Functional ability in departmentally related software applications, with the ability to learn new programs and adapt to new technology. Ability to interact with parents, students, co-workers, Parkland staff and government agencies on a professional level.
In effort to comply with SURS return-to-work restrictions for employers (40 ILCS 5/15-139.5), candidates for employment at Parkland College must either not be a SURS annuitant or must be willing to suspend his/her SURS annuity upon employment. This applies to all SURS annuitants except those receiving their annuity under either the Self-Managed Plan (SMP) or by lump sum payment.
Robust benefits, including medical insurance with no monthly premiums, dental, life, disability, retirement plans, flexible spending, dependent care, EAP, work/life balance with generous paid time off, and tuition waiver. More information on the benefits package may be found online at our
Benefits page.
Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.
Apply for this position using the
Apply Now
button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through careers will not be considered.
Please monitor your email, including spam or junk mail folders, for future correspondence from Parkland College Human Resources. For further information on the application process, please contact Parkland College Human Resources at .
Applicants with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process.
Requests may be submitted by contacting Human Resources at
or by emailing .
Equal Opportunity Employer
This position is an on-campus, full-time, 12-month appointment based in Champaign, Illinois covered by the Professional Support Staff (PSS) Union with an annual salary of $52,436.80.
Priority consideration given to applications submitted before September 8, 2025.
The Financial Aid Advisor is
responsible for managing a specialized federal/institutional financial aid program
and assisting students/parents throughout the financial aid process. The Advisor position is a full-time appointment on a schedule established by the
Associate Director of Financial Aid and Veteran Services. Overtime or an
altered work schedule is required. The position involves access to and frequent
handling of confidential information and records. Minimal supervision is
provided; the Financial Aid Program Advisor must be able to work independently,
accurately and prioritize tasks. Applicants must submit:
An online employment application
Cover letter
Resume or CV
Essential
Job Functions: Provide
leadership and program management over an assigned area of specialty.
Specialization assignments may include Grant and FWS Coordinator, Loan
Coordinator, Scholarship Coordinator, Veterans Services Coordinator or
Compliance Coordinator. Manage
and execute day-to-day activities according to federal, state, and
institutional requirements, including financial packaging, advising, Title
IV eligibility, resolution of data conflicts and over awards.
Accountable
for program reconciliation, ensuring compliance with federal and state
regulations and institutional policy and safeguarding the institution's
eligibility to participate in Title IV Programs.
Utilize
professional judgment on a case-by -case basis in accordance with federal,
state and Intuitional statutes.
Communicate
and serve as liaison with federal and state agencies, financial
institutions, campus offices, high school counselors and
administrators.
Provide
financial aid counseling to students and parents regarding the financial
aid or veteran processes.
Monitor
and evaluate satisfactory academic progress of students. Advise on
financial aid status, eligibility, and appeal process.
Represent
the financial aid office on various platforms i.e., orientations, class
presentations, campus visits, administrative meetings, Board of Trustee
meetings, marketing, national and state associations.
Participate
in annual training and professional organizations to keep abreast of
federal and state regulatory changes.
Perform
other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree or five (5) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
Verbal and mathematical abilities sufficient to perform the functions of the position including excellent use of English grammar are necessary.
Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
Functional ability in departmentally related software applications, with the ability to learn new programs and adapt to new technology. Ability to interact with parents, students, co-workers, Parkland staff and government agencies on a professional level.
In effort to comply with SURS return-to-work restrictions for employers (40 ILCS 5/15-139.5), candidates for employment at Parkland College must either not be a SURS annuitant or must be willing to suspend his/her SURS annuity upon employment. This applies to all SURS annuitants except those receiving their annuity under either the Self-Managed Plan (SMP) or by lump sum payment.
Robust benefits, including medical insurance with no monthly premiums, dental, life, disability, retirement plans, flexible spending, dependent care, EAP, work/life balance with generous paid time off, and tuition waiver. More information on the benefits package may be found online at our
Benefits page.
Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.
Apply for this position using the
Apply Now
button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through careers will not be considered.
Please monitor your email, including spam or junk mail folders, for future correspondence from Parkland College Human Resources. For further information on the application process, please contact Parkland College Human Resources at .
Applicants with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process.
Requests may be submitted by contacting Human Resources at
or by emailing .
Equal Opportunity Employer